Posts by Tara Helms
How Do I Choose the Best Personal Injury Attorney for Me?
An injury can throw your entire life out-of-whack. You may need time off of work, or have to see specialists for your injuries. You may need to find in-home care for a loved one, or a long-term babysitter for your children. You could be facing bills from a mechanic, or fighting with your insurance company…
Read MoreInjured in a Car Crash? You Can Use Your Health Insurance in Alabama
In May, Alabama sent an important bill to the Governor regarding medical liens. As of August 1, 2019, hospitals have been required to accept and bill your health insurance, instead of attaching a lien to an award to secure a higher payout. If you feel a bit confused as to why that was not already…
Read MoreWho Is Liable if I’m in an Accident with a FedEx Truck?
As with other types of trucking accidents, collisions that involve FedEx trucks are often due to driver error, poorly maintained delivery trucks and vans, mechanical failure, and other factors. Commercial driver error is a prominent cause of these accidents and can involve distracted driving, failure to obey traffic laws, impairment from alcohol or drugs, improper…
Read MoreA Look at Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) occur when the brain suffers damage in some manner. These injuries often take place when an individual sustains a concussion. In other instances, an object penetrates the head into the skull, producing another type of dangerous TBI. Approximately 2.8 million U.S. residents suffer a traumatic brain injury each year. The most…
Read MoreHow Much is My Car Accident Claim Worth?
Another person’s negligence in a car crash incident has left you injured. Now, you may be asking the question, “How much is my car accident claim worth?” Although we cannot provide you with a specific dollar value because every claim is different, there are certain factors to consider that can definitely affect the size of…
Read MoreCatastrophic Construction Site Accidents and Injuries
Construction sites can be very dangerous for workers. These places are often venues for heavy equipment, sharp tools, and field tasks conducted at elevated heights above the ground – all of which can place workers into peril if something goes wrong. Types of catastrophic construction accidents Some of the accidents which can lead to catastrophic…
Read MoreThis Is How Many Times the Average Person Gets Into a Car Accidents
Have you just been in a car accident? As you start looking for a car accident lawyer, you may also wonder how many accidents the average person has been in. The answer depends on a few factors. …only one accident every 18 years The Average Number of Car Accidents Most people are going to be in…
Read MoreCan You Get Reimbursed For Pain and Suffering With a Car Accident?
Car accidents are notorious for serious injuries that can disable a person, hinder their ability to work and bring home an income, and leave lasting impressions that change a person’s life permanently. This is why it is important for an injured party to look at all the options with our qualified attorneys before making a…
Read MoreUCP of Huntsville and the Tennessee Valley Enters Wii-hab
Clay Martin and Tara Helms of Martin & Helms, P.C., a local law firm, presented a Nintendo Wii gaming system to United Cerebral Palsy of Huntsville & Tennessee Valley on August 17th in conjunction with the nationwide Project Wii-hab. UCP of Huntsville & Tennessee Valley Family Services Supervisor Julie Carden accepted the donation of a…
Read MoreKrispy Kreme Run for UCP
Each year Martin & Helms sponsors Huntsville’s Krispy Kreme Challenge for UCP. Visit our Facebook page for photos of this fun event! Huntsville’s 8th annual Krispy Kreme Challenge to Benefit UCP is Saturday, Nov. 19, at 8 a.m. at the Providence Classical School (former East Clinton Elementary School campus), located at 200 White Street. The Challenge: Run 2…
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